reverend michael thomas, an episcopal priest at a wealthy parish in virginia, has lost his faith. in a futile effort to fill the emptiness inside him, he succumbs to the temptations of alcohol, drugs, gambling, and even infidelity. after his entire world is shattered and he runs completely out of options, a tragic car accident transports him to a place he could never have imagined and only god could have sent him: a garden outside jerusalem almost 2000 years ago. this seemingly impossible journey is michael's last chance to redeem himself and get back everything and everyone he once loved. the riveting story of a faithless man who meets the challenge of his life head-on, the man in the garden examines theoretical questions such as: if you could go back in time and talk with jesus, what would you ask him? and what would you tell him about the future? this novel also takes a close examination of how easy it is in modern society to trade your faith for material possessions. but if you were to meet jesus face-to-face, how would you account for your decisions? michael's self-revealing experience could potentially change his life forever, as well as yours.